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Walden University: NURS 6650: Psychotherapy with Groups and Families / WeeK4 Assgn1 PooleN/ Practicum Experience Journal: Structural Family Therapy and Strategic Family Therapy: A Comparison Introd... uction Family therapy is a type of psychotherapy that assists families in resolving conflict, and challenges through the use of improved communication (Nichols, 2014). This form of therapy seeks to problem-solve by looking closely at the interpersonal relationships within the family unit, nurturing change and development of improved functioning. This family unit can include members of a nuclear or extended family. Family therapy uses a wide range of counseling techniques and theoretical approaches to help members of a family reach optimal resolution and they are: (1) structural, (2) strategic, (3) systemic, and (4) narrative. The purpose of this paper is to examine, review and compare key elements of structural and strategic therapy with the goal of gaining a better understanding of their strengths, and weaknesses. Additionally, this paper will provide a structural map of a family counseled during a practicum experience, providing a specific recommendation of the type of therapy that would prove most beneficial. References FSO, (2017). Strategic Family Therapy: Overview. Retrieved from https://www.fso.com/pdf/sg_chpt4.pdf Horigian, V.E., Anderson, A. R., & Szapocznik, J. (2016). Taking Brief Strategic Family Therapy from Bench to Trench: Evidence Generation across Translational Phases. Family Processes, 55(3), 529-542. Doi:10.1111/famp.12233 Minuchin, S. & Fishman, H. C. (2004). Family Therapy Techniques. Harvard University Press Nichols, M. (2014). The essentials of family therapy (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::CONTENT CONTINUED IN THE ATTACHMENT::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: [Show More]

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